Performance and reliability improvements for faster app startup and smoother day-to-day use. • Faster loading across home, inbox, and chat • More stable message delivery and sync • Improved background refresh and notification handling • General stability fixes and polish

What's new in 2.5.0 • More reliable sign-in with Apple. • Fixed cases where sign-in could return you to the login screen • Returning users are now linked to their existing City of Hats profile more reliably • Improved session handling on shared devices • General stability and performance improvements

Faster app startup — loads instantly from local assets. Improved channel feed — conversations now sorted by latest activity. Performance and stability improvements.

v1.62.0 — What's new: • Faster sign-up: verify your phone number with a quick SMS code instead of email (no more spam folder issues) • Improved Hat ID setup: clearer flow to choose your unique ID with suggestions and confirmation • Stay logged in: persistent sessions with secure storage — no more unexpected sign-outs • Simplified menus: advanced features tucked into collapsible sections for a cleaner interface • Settings categories now collapse/expand for easier navigation • Hat rename grace period extended to 30 days • Bug fixes and performance improvements

Updated App Store screenshots and description. Improved clarity around secure messaging and live translation features.

What's new in 1.54.0 A smoother, faster, friendlier City of Hats. • Redesigned welcome flow: new users get a clear walkthrough of how the app works and what to try first. • Instant channel opening: we now pre-warm your most recent conversations so switching between them feels immediate. • Quick channel search: find any conversation by name from the CHANNELS screen. • Clickable links in chat, with internal links staying inside the app. • Copy any message from the long-press menu. • The CHECK assistant now greets you back and points you at what it can look up. • Broad compatibility fixes for older devices. • Dozens of small polish and stability improvements under the hood. Thanks for using City of Hats — every update is shaped by your feedback.

Version 1.52.0 — Rock-solid notifications + a refreshed look Notification reliability overhaul • Messages now arrive reliably whether the app is open, backgrounded, or fully closed • New durable push queue with automatic retries keeps notifications flowing even if the network briefly drops • Real-time message streaming for instant updates when the app is open — no more pull-to-refresh • Smarter backoff when delivery services are busy, so nothing gets lost • Per-device delivery health panel in Settings so you can see exactly how your notifications are performing New "Always" auto-reply mode • Auto-replies now work even on end-to-end encrypted channels, for times when you simply can't respond Refreshed visual design • Shared gradient background and frosted-glass accents across Channels, My Hats, Groups, and Settings for a cleaner, more consistent feel • Brand-new "Start a Secure Channel" hero on the Channels page — bigger input, clearer call-to-action, and a one-tap favorites shortcut Stability and polish • Faster session handling and fewer stale connections • Numerous small fixes across chat, groups, and settings As always, every message stays end-to-end encrypted.

What's New 1.34.1 1. Certified Send — Send documents with evidence-grade protection. Includes a Protected Viewer, full audit trail, and acknowledgment receipts for legal-grade delivery. 2. Multi-file messaging — Select and send multiple images or files in a single message. Security modes apply to the entire batch. 3. Download All — Save all files from a multi-attachment message with one tap. 4. Bug fixes and stability improvements for file attachments.

What's New: - Calls: Faster connection speed, improved audio reliability, and incoming ringtone fix - File Attachments: Send any file type with the same end-to-end encryption as images - Unsend Messages: Delete messages for everyone with full attachment recall - Per-Hat Communication Modes: Set individual privacy settings for each Hat - Change Hat ID: Update your Hat ID within 24 hours of creation - 11 Languages: Full translations across all features - UI improvements and bug fixes

- Voice and video calling now works with native iOS call integration (CallKit) - Incoming calls ring with the native iOS call screen, even when the app is in the background or locked - Improved call reliability and connection stability - Call cancellation now properly stops ringing on both devices - Bug fixes and performance improvements